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Canon 400D vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2006
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Previous Model is Canon 350D
  • Updated by Canon 450D
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Replaced the Pentax K-S1
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Canon 400D vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 400D and Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and K-S2 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 400D was manufactured 9 years prior to the K-S2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 400D scores against the K-S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Pentax K-S2

 400D K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Canon 400D

 K-S2 400D 
IntroducedFebruary 2015October 2006Fresher by 101 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 400D and Pentax K-S2

 400D K-S2 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 400D has external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 400D vs the K-S2.

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 400D and K-S2 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 400D and K-S2.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax K-S2 to provide extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 400D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 400D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S2
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
78
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D Street photography highlights
Pentax K-S2 Street photography highlights
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
72
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 400D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Sports photography camera
40
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.4 frames/s)
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D Travel photography features
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography features
47
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
environment sealing
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (410 shots)
more heavy than others in class (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 400D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 400D
Vlogging with Pentax K-S2
9
no video shooting
71
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (678 grams)
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Canon 400D vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Pentax K-S2
 Canon EOS 400DPentax K-S2
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 400D Pentax K-S2
Also called as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2006-10-14 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3888 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556 gr (1.23 lbs) 678 gr (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 664 not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $581